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reforms that would have delivered support to programs that are crucial to supporting rural farmers and families … Protect the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), which was zeroed out in President Trump’s budget
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enrolled in any federal or state health care program with prescription drug coverage, such as Medicaid or Medicare … similar federal health program—TRICARE. Do you dispute that? Sec. Kennedy : [no response] Sen. W elch : The vast
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provide additional funding to the Federal Defender Services program in the upcoming Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) Financial Services … Senators urge Subcommittee leadership to fully fund the program at $1.79 billion, a modest 1.5% increase over FY26
Welch Joins Bicameral Bill to Fight Senior Hunger, Expand SNAP Benefits for Older Americans
Fetterman (D-Pa.) to expand Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)—called 3Squares in Vermont—benefits for older Americans … enough to eat,” said Rep. Bonamici . “Federal nutrition programs like SNAP are intended to end hunger
Welch Joins ‘Stop Cheaters Act’ to Reverse Republican IRS Cuts, Restore Efforts to Go After Wealthy Tax Cheats
abiding taxpayers and reduces funding for critical programs that support American families,”said Senator Kaine. “I’m glad
Welch Discusses Importance of Federally Funded Climate and Water Research at UVM Water Resources Institute
Institute for Rural Partnerships, and the Sea Grant programs. While at UVM, Senator Welch viewed a demonstration … predecessor, Senator Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.), championing federal programs that support water and climate research and flood resiliency
Sanders, Welch, Balint Demand Trump Admin Release $4 Million in Anti-Poverty Funding to Vermont: ‘Literally a Matter of Life and Death’
energy bills,”the Vermont Congressional Delegation wrote. “These programs are literally a matter of life and death … seniors on fixed incomes and to administer critical programs like Head Start and the Low-Income Home Energy
Welch Joins Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Protect the Rights of Living Organ Donors
which has a robust living donor kidney exchange program, performing more kidney chains which involves anonymous donors donating
Welch, Justice, Schiff, Hyde-Smith Lead Bipartisan Bill to Boost Housing Affordability, Spur Economic and Agricultural Growth Across Rural America
Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) rural housing program lending eligibility requirements, which permit home loans in certain areas
Welch Honored by American Bar Association for Bicameral Work to Protect Federal Public Defender Program
fight to fully fund federal defender programs. “The rule of law is under assault in this country like … urging full funding for the federal public defender program to maintain baseline constitutional requirements for federal public defense
Welch, Dexter Reintroduce Bicameral Bill to Decommission Offshore Oil and Gas Wells, Platforms, and Pipelines
companies are notoriously bad neighbors,”saidAndrew Hartsig,Arctic Program Senior Director at Ocean Conservancy,and seasoned lawyer
Welch, Courtney Reintroduce Bicameral Legislation to Eliminate Federal Student Loan Interest
fund the costs of operating the student loan program, saving taxpayers from fronting the bill while saving borrowers
Welch, Collins Lead Bipartisan Call Urging USDA to Release Cost Share Funding, Reduce Financial Burdens for Organic Farmers
reimbursements for the National Organic Certification Cost Share Program (NOCCSP), which many farms rely on to offset high … nationwide. By offsetting certification costs, the cost share program is one of the most direct ways USDA
Welch Joins Over 70 Bicameral Democrats in Calling for Investigation of ICE, DHS’ Warrantless Purchases of Americans’ Location Data
data purchases were illegal, causing the program to shut down in 2023, following an investigationrequestedby Senate Democrats
Welch, Crapo Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Streamline Boating Registration Fees
legislation to empower states to fund crucial boating programs and aquatic invasive species control by ensuring they … hinders our ability to fund important boating safety programs and keep our waterways free of invasive species.” Vermont
Welch Condemns Trump’s Reckless Attack on Iran from the Senate Floor: “America does not want this war.”
action. Is it to destroy Iran’s nuclear program, which he said was already obliterated after the Operation
Welch, McCormick Introduce Bipartisan REWIRE Act to Modernize America’s Electric Grid and Cut Red Tape
future,”said Jason Albritton,North America Climate Mitigation Program Director,The Nature Conservancy. “At a time of surging … Ryan Fitzpatrick,Vice President of Climate and Energy Program,Third Way. Learn moreabout theREWIRE Act. Read and downloadthe
Welch Statement on Trump’s Attack on Iran
action. Is it to destroy Iran’s nuclear program, which he said was already obliterated after the Operation
Welch, Van Hollen, Mullin, Levin Introduce Bicameral Bill to Improve Access to Energy Consumption Data, Lower Utility Bills
energy data and take advantage of demand-response programs that save money for households and businesses,”said … Energy usage information can help residential contractors and programs identify cost-effective energy-saving opportunities, measure the performance
Welch Joins Fiber Broadband Association to Celebrate Bipartisan Momentum in Rural Broadband Deployment
Agriculture’s (USDA)ReConnect Loan and Grant Program. ReConnect plays a central role in expanding access to high … Fidium, and others. Senator Welch championed the BEAD program, which was created through theBipartisan Infrastructure Lawand signed into
Welch Visits Craftsbury Outdoor Center, Hosts ‘Common Grounds with Senator Welch’ Listening Session in Orleans County
standard in supporting lifelong sport, including through innovative programs like theGreen Mountain Racing Project. I’ll keep working
Welch Kicks Off 2026 ‘Common Grounds with Senator Welch’ Tour in Caledonia County
across Vermont. Senator Welch championed the BEAD program as part of theBipartisan Infrastructure Lawand worked with the state
Welch Reintroduces Bicameral ‘RISE Act’ to Improve and Expand USDA Grant Program, Create Jobs in Rural America
Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) RISE Program. U.S. Representatives Shomari Figures (D-AL-02) and John Mannion … left behind,”said Senator Welch. “The RISE program has been game-changing in helping rural Americans achieve their
Welch, Kaine Lead Ten Colleagues in Pushing Trump Admin to Immediately End Deportation Flights to Iran
military strikes on Iran’s nuclear program. More recently, you personally have spoken against the regime’s violent